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How to get fromCounty Kerry to Aran Islandsby bus, ferry or car

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There are 3 ways to get from County Kerry to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry via Galway

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    1. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus bus 13
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    10h 29m

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from County Kerry to Doolincar car
    2. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    3h 3m

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus bus 13
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Oranmore Northbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Oranmore North to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    10h 35m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between County Kerry, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from County Kerry to Aran Islands. However, you can take the line 279 bus to Tralee Bus Station, take the bus to Limerick Colbert Station, walk to Henry Street, take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station, walk to Eyre Square, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Kerry to Inis Oírr via Doolin in around 3h 3m.

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